Town in Gifu, Japan
Takayama weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Takayama
Apr and Oct host the Takayama Festival (Apr 14–15, Oct 9–10); autumn colour peaks late Oct–Nov. Jul–Aug is warm; winter is snowy, cold and quiet.
Takayama weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan2°100 mm
- Feb3°86 mm
- Mar8°114 mm
- Apr15°121 mm
- May21°128 mm
- Jun24°159 mm
- Jul28°234 mm
- Aug29°158 mm
- Sep25°185 mm
- Oct19°159 mm
- Nov12°103 mm
- Dec5°116 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C35°F | -5°C22°F | 100 mm | 95% | Freezing |
| February | 3°C38°F | -5°C23°F | 86 mm | 92% | Cold |
| March | 8°C46°F | -1°C30°F | 114 mm | 87% | Cold |
| April | 15°C59°F | 4°C40°F | 121 mm | 81% | Cool |
| May | 21°C69°F | 10°C50°F | 128 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| June | 24°C76°F | 15°C59°F | 159 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
| July | 28°C82°F | 20°C67°F | 234 mm | 87% | Rainy |
| August | 29°C84°F | 20°C69°F | 158 mm | 86% | Pleasant |
| September | 25°C77°F | 16°C62°F | 185 mm | 87% | Rainy |
| October | 19°C66°F | 10°C50°F | 159 mm | 87% | Pleasant |
| November | 12°C54°F | 4°C39°F | 103 mm | 89% | Cool |
| December | 5°C41°F | -2°C29°F | 116 mm | 93% | Cold |
Best months across Japan
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Kyoto | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Osaka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Hiroshima | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Nara | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Sapporo | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Okinawa | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakone | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | Aug (24°C) |
| Fukuoka | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Kawaguchiko | Oct–Feb | Aug (26°C) |
| Niseko | Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar | Aug (24°C) |
| Yokohama | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kanazawa | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Takayama | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Nagoya | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Nikko | May, Jul–Aug, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Kamakura | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Kobe | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (30°C) |
| Hakuba | Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Ishigaki | Apr–May, Jul, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Nagasaki | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Shirakawa-go | Feb, May, Oct–Nov | Aug (28°C) |
| Miyakojima | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Hakodate | Jun–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Otaru | Feb, Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Beppu | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (31°C) |
| Matsumoto | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
| Koyasan | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (27°C) |
| Furano | Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug | Aug (25°C) |
| Sendai | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Takayama?
Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Apr and Oct host the Takayama Festival (Apr 14–15, Oct 9–10); autumn colour peaks late Oct–Nov. Jul–Aug is warm; winter is snowy, cold and quiet.
When is the rainy season in Takayama?
Rain peaks in July with about 234 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Oct.
What is the hottest month in Takayama?
August, with average highs of 29°C (84°F).
How cold does Takayama get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -5°C (22°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 3.9°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.